Loving Vincent - Bringing van Gogh to life

On the evening of 27 July 1890, a fatally wounded Vincent van Gogh stumbled down a street in the small French town of Auvers-sur-Oise. In the twenty-first century Van Gogh is the most famous artist in the world, but during his short, erratic and tortured...

Healthcare Awareness for Expats

Knowing how things work is half the battle Healthcare is always a ‘sensitive’ subject when one travels to another country. Often there is a balance between what ‘is’ and what one ‘expects’, which when mediated by different cultural backgrounds can add to misunderstandings. This story...

Food for Thought: A complex but rewarding endeavour

Beyond its iconic landscapes and cultural wonders, the Netherlands boasts an ever-evolving culinary scene that has captured the hearts and palates of food enthusiasts worldwide.

The American Book Center: It's as easy as A.B.C.

The American Book Center: Since the early 1970’s, the American Book Center in the Netherlands has been helping English speaking readers get their literary fix.

Grow within yourself, for yourself and by yourself

Have you been to a gym at the beginning of January? It’s busy and crowded with people talking about their new training programme as a part of their New Year’s resolutions. Go back to that same gym towards the end of December and you’ll discover...